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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.21, 788.26 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.21, 788.26 and 363 is: 544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.21 : 788.26 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.21/788.26 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.21x = 788.26 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.21x = 286,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,138.38/525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.81

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