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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.06, 786.22 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.06, 786.22 and 370.29 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.06 : 786.22 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.06/786.22 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.06x = 786.22 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.06x = 291,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,123.62/524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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