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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 789.24 and 372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 789.24 and 372.35 is: 557.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 789.24 = 372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/789.24 = 372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 789.24 × 372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 293,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,873.51/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.91

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