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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.60, 789.12 and 404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.60, 789.12 and 404.64 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.60 : 789.12 = 404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.60/789.12 = 404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.60x = 789.12 × 404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.60x = 319,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,309.52/525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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