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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.23, 787.97 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.23, 787.97 and 371.46 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.23 : 787.97 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.23/787.97 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.23x = 787.97 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.23x = 292,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,697.31/525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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