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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 785.44 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 785.44 and 350.66 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 785.44 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/785.44 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 785.44 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 275,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,419.55/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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