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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 788.16 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 788.16 and 362.92 is: 544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 788.16 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/788.16 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 788.16 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 286,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,039.03/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.11

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