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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 786.11 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 786.11 and 409.56 is: 613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 786.11 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/786.11 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 786.11 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 321,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,954.22/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.33

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