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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 786.64 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 786.64 and 401.25 is: 601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 786.64 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/786.64 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 786.64 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 315,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,639.30/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.87

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