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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 788.10 and 397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 788.10 and 397.54 is: 596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 788.10 = 397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/788.10 = 397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 788.10 × 397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 313,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,301.27/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.79

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