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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.02, 786 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.02, 786 and 362.40 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.02 : 786 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.02/786 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.02x = 786 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.02x = 284,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,846.40/526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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