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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 785.46 and 393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 785.46 and 393.07 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 785.46 = 393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/785.46 = 393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 785.46 × 393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 308,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,740.76/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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