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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.83, 788.96 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.83, 788.96 and 396.69 is: 594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.83 : 788.96 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.83/788.96 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.83x = 788.96 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.83x = 312,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,970.56/526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.06

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