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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.94, 788.03 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.94, 788.03 and 371.55 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 788.03 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/788.03 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 788.03 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 292,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,792.55/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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