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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.52, 789.14 and 372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.52, 789.14 and 372.49 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.52 : 789.14 = 372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.52/789.14 = 372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.52x = 789.14 × 372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.52x = 293,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,944.38/526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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