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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.52, 789.12 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.52, 789.12 and 372.20 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.52 : 789.12 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.52/789.12 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.52x = 789.12 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.52x = 293,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,710.46/526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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