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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.51, 788.40 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.51, 788.40 and 371.97 is: 558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.51 : 788.40 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.51/788.40 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.51x = 788.40 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.51x = 293,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,261.15/525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.05

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