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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.56, 789.91 and 388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.56, 789.91 and 388.57 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.56 : 789.91 = 388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.56/789.91 = 388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.56x = 789.91 × 388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.56x = 306,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,935.33/524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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