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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 789.23 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 789.23 and 359.02 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 789.23 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/789.23 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 789.23 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 283,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,349.35/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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