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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 789.18 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 789.18 and 382.28 is: 573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 789.18 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/789.18 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 789.18 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 301,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,687.73/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.77

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