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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 788.25 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 788.25 and 363.21 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 788.25 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/788.25 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 788.25 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 286,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,300.28/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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