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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.39, 790.27 and 404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.39, 790.27 and 404.74 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.39 : 790.27 = 404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.39/790.27 = 404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.39x = 790.27 × 404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.39x = 319,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,856.39/526.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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