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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.91, 786.99 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.91, 786.99 and 369.96 is: 554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.91 : 786.99 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.91/786.99 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.91x = 786.99 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.91x = 291,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,154.82/524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.68

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