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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.39, 786.98 and 427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.39, 786.98 and 427.44 is: 640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.39 : 786.98 = 427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.39/786.98 = 427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.39x = 786.98 × 427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.39x = 336,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,384.59/525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.26

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