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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.40, 788.10 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.40, 788.10 and 379.60 is: 569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.40 : 788.10 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.40/788.10 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.40x = 788.10 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.40x = 299,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,162.76/525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.40

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