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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.94, 790.74 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.94, 790.74 and 364.32 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.94 : 790.74 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.94/790.74 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.94x = 790.74 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.94x = 288,082.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,082.40/526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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