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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 791.22 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 791.22 and 380.88 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 791.22 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/791.22 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 791.22 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 301,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,359.87/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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