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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.26, 790.61 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.26, 790.61 and 410.88 is: 617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.26 : 790.61 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.26/790.61 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.26x = 790.61 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.26x = 324,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,843.78/526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.27

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