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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.01, 788.79 and 388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.01, 788.79 and 388.15 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.01 : 788.79 = 388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.01/788.79 = 388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.01x = 788.79 × 388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.01x = 306,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,168.84/527.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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