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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 791.87 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 791.87 and 373.77 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 791.87 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/791.87 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 791.87 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 295,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,975.38/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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