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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.62, 785.31 and 351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.62, 785.31 and 351.28 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.62 : 785.31 = 351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.62/785.31 = 351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.62x = 785.31 × 351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.62x = 275,863.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,863.70/524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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