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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 787.05 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 787.05 and 403.92 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 787.05 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/787.05 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 787.05 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 317,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,905.24/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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