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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.61, 788.42 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.61, 788.42 and 403.50 is: 605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.61 : 788.42 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.61/788.42 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.61x = 788.42 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.61x = 318,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,127.47/525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.25

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