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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 791.36 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 791.36 and 398.08 is: 599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 791.36 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/791.36 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 791.36 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 315,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,024.59/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.54

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