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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.45, 790.10 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.45, 790.10 and 372.52 is: 559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.45 : 790.10 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.45/790.10 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.45x = 790.10 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.45x = 294,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,332.89/526.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.09

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