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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.38, 790.71 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.38, 790.71 and 396.05 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.38 : 790.71 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.38/790.71 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.38x = 790.71 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.38x = 313,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,160.70/525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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