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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.33, 786.71 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.33, 786.71 and 395.19 is: 591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.33 : 786.71 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.33/786.71 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.33x = 786.71 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.33x = 310,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,900.91/525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.82

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