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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 788.64 and 390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 788.64 and 390.45 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 788.64 = 390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/788.64 = 390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 788.64 × 390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 307,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,924.49/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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