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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.94, 789.24 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.94, 789.24 and 363.32 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 789.24 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/789.24 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 789.24 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 286,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,746.68/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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