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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 789.43 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 789.43 and 372.04 is: 557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 789.43 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/789.43 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 789.43 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 293,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,693.73/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.44

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