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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.65, 790.10 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.65, 790.10 and 372.88 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.65 : 790.10 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.65/790.10 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.65x = 790.10 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.65x = 294,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,612.49/526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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