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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.93, 789.11 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.93, 789.11 and 371.52 is: 557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.93 : 789.11 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.93/789.11 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.93x = 789.11 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.93x = 293,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,168.29/525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.43

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