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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 786.60 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 786.60 and 388.44 is: 582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 786.60 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/786.60 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 786.60 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 305,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,546.90/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.13

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