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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 789.35 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 789.35 and 395.65 is: 592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 789.35 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/789.35 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 789.35 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 312,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,305.34/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.98

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