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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.61, 787.34 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.61, 787.34 and 409.93 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.61 : 787.34 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.61/787.34 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.61x = 787.34 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.61x = 322,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,752.24/525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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