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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 787.05 and 353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 787.05 and 353.03 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 787.05 = 353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/787.05 = 353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 787.05 × 353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 277,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,848.33/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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