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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 788.56 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 788.56 and 404 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 788.56 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/788.56 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 788.56 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 318,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,578.24/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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