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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.01, 786.27 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.01, 786.27 and 370.92 is: 556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.01 : 786.27 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.01/786.27 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.01x = 786.27 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.01x = 291,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,643.27/524.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.56

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