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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.89, 790.88 and 372.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.89, 790.88 and 372.99 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.89 : 790.88 = 372.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.89/790.88 = 372.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.89x = 790.88 × 372.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.89x = 294,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,988.47/526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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