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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.18, 788.25 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.18, 788.25 and 387.11 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.18 : 788.25 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.18/788.25 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.18x = 788.25 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.18x = 305,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,139.46/526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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