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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.48, 787.74 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.48, 787.74 and 381.48 is: 571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.48 : 787.74 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.48/787.74 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.48x = 787.74 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.48x = 300,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,507.06/525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.87

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