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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.05, 789.32 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.05, 789.32 and 372.07 is: 559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.05 : 789.32 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.05/789.32 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.05x = 789.32 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.05x = 293,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,684.21/525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.35

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