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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.37, 789.95 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.37, 789.95 and 389.79 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.37 : 789.95 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.37/789.95 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.37x = 789.95 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.37x = 307,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,913.36/526.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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