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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.51, 787.01 and 371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.51, 787.01 and 371.40 is: 555.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.51 : 787.01 = 371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.51/787.01 = 371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.51x = 787.01 × 371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.51x = 292,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,295.51/526.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.16

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