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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.19, 789.80 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.19, 789.80 and 395.73 is: 593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.19 : 789.80 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.19/789.80 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.19x = 789.80 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.19x = 312,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,545.58/526.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.98

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