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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.38, 785.96 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.38, 785.96 and 350.91 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.38 : 785.96 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.38/785.96 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.38x = 785.96 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.38x = 275,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,801.22/524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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