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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 789.35 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 789.35 and 404.10 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 789.35 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/789.35 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 789.35 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 318,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,976.34/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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