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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.52, 789.80 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.52, 789.80 and 353.54 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.52 : 789.80 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.52/789.80 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.52x = 789.80 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.52x = 279,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,225.89/526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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