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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 787.98 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 787.98 and 351.60 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 787.98 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/787.98 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 787.98 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 277,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,053.77/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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