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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 788.35 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 788.35 and 352.50 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 788.35 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/788.35 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 788.35 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 277,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,893.38/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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