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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 785.10 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 785.10 and 351.30 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 785.10 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/785.10 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 785.10 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 275,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,805.63/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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