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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 789.06 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 789.06 and 381.56 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 789.06 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/789.06 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 789.06 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 301,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,073.73/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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