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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.99, 787.69 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.99, 787.69 and 371.18 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.99 : 787.69 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.99/787.69 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.99x = 787.69 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.99x = 292,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,377.21/525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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