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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.81, 789.08 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.81, 789.08 and 363.18 is: 545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.81 : 789.08 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.81/789.08 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.81x = 789.08 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.81x = 286,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,578.07/525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.02

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