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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.89, 787.58 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.89, 787.58 and 371.80 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.89 : 787.58 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.89/787.58 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.89x = 787.58 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.89x = 292,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,822.24/524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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