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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.61, 789.51 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.61, 789.51 and 395.28 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.61 : 789.51 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.61/789.51 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.61x = 789.51 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.61x = 312,077.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,077.51/524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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