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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 788.96 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 788.96 and 352.91 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 788.96 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/788.96 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 788.96 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 278,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,431.87/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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