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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 790.02 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 790.02 and 380.61 is: 571.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 790.02 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/790.02 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 790.02 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 300,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,689.51/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.21

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