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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.15, 786.12 and 394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.15, 786.12 and 394.38 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.15 : 786.12 = 394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.15/786.12 = 394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.15x = 786.12 × 394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.15x = 310,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,030.01/525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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