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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 788.54 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 788.54 and 389.10 is: 582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 788.54 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/788.54 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 788.54 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 306,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,821.93/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.53

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