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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 789.39 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 789.39 and 363.75 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 789.39 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/789.39 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 789.39 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 287,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,140.61/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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