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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.09, 785.14 and 350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.09, 785.14 and 350.23 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.09 : 785.14 = 350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.09/785.14 = 350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.09x = 785.14 × 350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.09x = 274,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,976.74/524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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