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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.54, 789.84 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.54, 789.84 and 379.96 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.54 : 789.84 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.54/789.84 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.54x = 789.84 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.54x = 300,107.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,107.61/526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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