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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.98, 787.38 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.98, 787.38 and 361.10 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.98 : 787.38 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.98/787.38 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.98x = 787.38 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.98x = 284,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,322.92/525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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