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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 786.56 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 786.56 and 351.30 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 786.56 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/786.56 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 786.56 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 276,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,318.53/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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