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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.02, 789.57 and 353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.02, 789.57 and 353.29 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.02 : 789.57 = 353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.02/789.57 = 353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.02x = 789.57 × 353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.02x = 278,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,947.19/527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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