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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.62, 786.81 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.62, 786.81 and 352.28 is: 527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.62 : 786.81 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.62/786.81 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.62x = 786.81 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.62x = 277,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,177.43/525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.33

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