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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.57, 789.89 and 403.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.57, 789.89 and 403.35 is: 605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.57 : 789.89 = 403.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.57/789.89 = 403.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.57x = 789.89 × 403.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.57x = 318,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,598.18/526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.05

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