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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 789.36 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 789.36 and 355.36 is: 533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 789.36 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/789.36 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 789.36 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 280,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,506.97/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.20

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