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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 785.10 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 785.10 and 350.19 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 785.10 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/785.10 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 785.10 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 274,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,934.17/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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