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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 789.60 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 789.60 and 364.30 is: 546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 789.60 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/789.60 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 789.60 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 287,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,651.28/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.24

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