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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.17, 787.50 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.17, 787.50 and 352.04 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.17 : 787.50 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.17/787.50 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.17x = 787.50 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.17x = 277,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,227.56/525.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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