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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 789.47 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 789.47 and 373.05 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 789.47 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/789.47 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 789.47 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 294,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,511.78/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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