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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 785.80 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 785.80 and 402.64 is: 602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 785.80 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/785.80 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 785.80 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 316,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,394.51/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.61

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