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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.38, 788.85 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.38, 788.85 and 389.94 is: 584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.38 : 788.85 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.38/788.85 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.38x = 788.85 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.38x = 307,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,604.17/526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.38

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