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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.97, 787.45 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.97, 787.45 and 378.87 is: 568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.97 : 787.45 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.97/787.45 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.97x = 787.45 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.97x = 298,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,341.18/524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.30

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