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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.42, 786.87 and 388.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.42, 786.87 and 388.61 is: 583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.42 : 786.87 = 388.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.42/786.87 = 388.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.42x = 786.87 × 388.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.42x = 305,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,785.55/524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.09

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