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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 789.23 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 789.23 and 372.01 is: 559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 789.23 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/789.23 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 789.23 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 293,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,601.45/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.26

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