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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.23, 787.77 and 379.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.23, 787.77 and 379.65 is: 568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.23 : 787.77 = 379.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.23/787.77 = 379.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.23x = 787.77 × 379.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.23x = 299,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,076.88/526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.34

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