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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 787.92 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 787.92 and 404.60 is: 605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 787.92 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/787.92 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 787.92 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 318,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,792.43/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.98

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