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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 789.96 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 789.96 and 403.76 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 789.96 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/789.96 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 789.96 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 318,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,954.25/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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