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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.36, 790.08 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.36, 790.08 and 431.32 is: 647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.36 : 790.08 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.36/790.08 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.36x = 790.08 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.36x = 340,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,777.31/526.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.42

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