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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 789.36 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 789.36 and 382.72 is: 574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 789.36 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/789.36 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 789.36 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 302,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,103.86/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.34

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