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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.65, 787 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.65, 787 and 371.26 is: 556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.65 : 787 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.65/787 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.65x = 787 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.65x = 292,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,181.62/524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.91

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