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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.13, 788.91 and 438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.13, 788.91 and 438.99 is: 658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.13 : 788.91 = 438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.13/788.91 = 438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.13x = 788.91 × 438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.13x = 346,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,329.36/526.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.25

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