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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 785.42 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 785.42 and 393.98 is: 589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 785.42 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/785.42 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 785.42 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 309,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,439.77/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.75

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