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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 789.15 and 353.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 789.15 and 353.42 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 789.15 = 353.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/789.15 = 353.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 789.15 × 353.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 278,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,897.45/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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