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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.54, 788.34 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.54, 788.34 and 378.96 is: 568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.54 : 788.34 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.54/788.34 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.54x = 788.34 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.54x = 298,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,749.33/525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.46

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