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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.93, 789.54 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.93, 789.54 and 372.58 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.93 : 789.54 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.93/789.54 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.93x = 789.54 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.93x = 294,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,166.81/526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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