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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.11, 789.82 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.11, 789.82 and 389.81 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.11 : 789.82 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.11/789.82 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.11x = 789.82 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.11x = 307,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,880.73/527.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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