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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 787.95 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 787.95 and 363.69 is: 544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 787.95 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/787.95 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 787.95 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 286,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,569.54/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.48

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