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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 787.70 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 787.70 and 380.01 is: 568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 787.70 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/787.70 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 787.70 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 299,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,331.98/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.95

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