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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.47, 788.06 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.47, 788.06 and 362.66 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.47 : 788.06 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.47/788.06 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.47x = 788.06 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.47x = 285,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,794.81/525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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