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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.58, 788.84 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.58, 788.84 and 429.18 is: 642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.58 : 788.84 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.58/788.84 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.58x = 788.84 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.58x = 338,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,552.21/526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.93

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