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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.94, 787.41 and 400.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.94, 787.41 and 400.91 is: 602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.94 : 787.41 = 400.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.94/787.41 = 400.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.94x = 787.41 × 400.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.94x = 315,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,676.61/523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.51

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