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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 790.55 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 790.55 and 395.96 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 790.55 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/790.55 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 790.55 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 313,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,026.18/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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