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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.51, 788.50 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.51, 788.50 and 372.40 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.51 : 788.50 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.51/788.50 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.51x = 788.50 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.51x = 293,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,637.40/527.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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