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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.57, 786.83 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.57, 786.83 and 352.46 is: 528.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.57 : 786.83 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.57/786.83 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.57x = 786.83 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.57x = 277,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,326.31/524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.68

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