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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.93, 788.01 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.93, 788.01 and 371.10 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.93 : 788.01 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.93/788.01 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.93x = 788.01 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.93x = 292,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,430.51/525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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