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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 785 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 785 and 350.88 is: 525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 785 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/785 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 785 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 275,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,440.80/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.61

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