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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.77, 788.66 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.77, 788.66 and 237.20 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.77 : 788.66 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.77/788.66 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.77x = 788.66 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.77x = 187,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,068.97/525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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