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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.94, 789.01 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.94, 789.01 and 237.38 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 789.01 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/789.01 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 789.01 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 187,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,290.66/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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