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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.01, 786.88 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.01, 786.88 and 370.71 is: 555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.01 : 786.88 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.01/786.88 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.01x = 786.88 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.01x = 291,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,704.28/525.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.62

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