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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.13, 792.26 and 390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.13, 792.26 and 390.14 is: 587.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.13 : 792.26 = 390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.13/792.26 = 390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.13x = 792.26 × 390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.13x = 309,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,092.32/526.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.48

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