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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 789.54 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 789.54 and 353.58 is: 528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 789.54 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/789.54 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 789.54 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 279,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,165.55/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.98

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