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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 790.11 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 790.11 and 372.30 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 790.11 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/790.11 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 790.11 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 294,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,160.25/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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