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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.03, 787.05 and 353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.03, 787.05 and 353.09 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.03 : 787.05 = 353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.03/787.05 = 353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.03x = 787.05 × 353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.03x = 277,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,901.45/526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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