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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 784.92 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 784.92 and 350.40 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 784.92 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/784.92 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 784.92 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 275,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,035.97/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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