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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.21, 788.03 and 396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.21, 788.03 and 396.07 is: 593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.21 : 788.03 = 396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.21/788.03 = 396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.21x = 788.03 × 396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.21x = 312,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,109.12/526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.13

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