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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.36, 787.80 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.36, 787.80 and 379.02 is: 568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.36 : 787.80 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.36/787.80 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.36x = 787.80 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.36x = 298,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,591.96/525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.36

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