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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.14, 789.70 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.14, 789.70 and 397.98 is: 596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.14 : 789.70 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.14/789.70 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.14x = 789.70 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.14x = 314,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,284.81/527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.21

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