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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 787.67 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 787.67 and 370.87 is: 555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 787.67 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/787.67 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 787.67 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 292,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,120.74/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.69

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