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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 788.73 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 788.73 and 363.25 is: 545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 788.73 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/788.73 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 788.73 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 286,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,506.17/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.00

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