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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.57, 789.95 and 353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.57, 789.95 and 353.63 is: 530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.57 : 789.95 = 353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.57/789.95 = 353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.57x = 789.95 × 353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.57x = 279,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,352.88/526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.52

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