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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 788.48 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 788.48 and 379.35 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 788.48 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/788.48 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 788.48 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 299,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,109.89/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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