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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.50, 788.40 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.50, 788.40 and 389.34 is: 583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.50 : 788.40 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.50/788.40 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.50x = 788.40 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.50x = 306,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,955.66/526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.01

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