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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 789.13 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 789.13 and 389.26 is: 582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 789.13 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/789.13 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 789.13 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 307,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,172.80/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.73

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