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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 788.46 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 788.46 and 402.76 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 788.46 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/788.46 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 788.46 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 317,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,560.15/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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