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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.05, 789.03 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.05, 789.03 and 390.72 is: 584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.05 : 789.03 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.05/789.03 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.05x = 789.03 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.05x = 308,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,289.80/527.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.93

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