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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 790.28 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 790.28 and 353.04 is: 530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 790.28 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/790.28 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 790.28 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 279,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,000.45/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.62

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