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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 789.61 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 789.61 and 381.11 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 789.61 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/789.61 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 789.61 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 300,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,923.01/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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