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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 788.52 and 349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 788.52 and 349.66 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 788.52 = 349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/788.52 = 349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 788.52 × 349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 275,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,713.24/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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