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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.15, 787.08 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.15, 787.08 and 370.83 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.15 : 787.08 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.15/787.08 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.15x = 787.08 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.15x = 291,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,872.88/525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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