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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 790.02 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 790.02 and 423.27 is: 635.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 790.02 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/790.02 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 790.02 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 334,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,391.77/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.07

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