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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.80, 789.24 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.80, 789.24 and 382.16 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.80 : 789.24 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.80/789.24 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.80x = 789.24 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.80x = 301,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,615.96/525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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