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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 788.58 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 788.58 and 364.44 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 788.58 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/788.58 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 788.58 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 287,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,390.10/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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