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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.39, 789.71 and 372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.39, 789.71 and 372.61 is: 559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.39 : 789.71 = 372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.39/789.71 = 372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.39x = 789.71 × 372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.39x = 294,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,252.97/526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.00

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