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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.18, 789.20 and 390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.18, 789.20 and 390.83 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.18 : 789.20 = 390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.18/789.20 = 390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.18x = 789.20 × 390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.18x = 308,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,445.99/527.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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