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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.36, 788.76 and 388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.36, 788.76 and 388.72 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.36 : 788.76 = 388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.36/788.76 = 388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.36x = 788.76 × 388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.36x = 306,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,606.79/526.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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