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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 788.10 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 788.10 and 388.56 is: 583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 788.10 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/788.10 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 788.10 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 306,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,224.14/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.08

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