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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.33, 786.21 and 374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.33, 786.21 and 374.29 is: 560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.33 : 786.21 = 374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.33/786.21 = 374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.33x = 786.21 × 374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.33x = 294,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,275.59/525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.17

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