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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 793.49 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 793.49 and 390.96 is: 588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 793.49 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/793.49 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 793.49 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 310,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,220.90/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.71

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