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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.65, 790.17 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.65, 790.17 and 411.24 is: 617.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.65 : 790.17 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.65/790.17 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.65x = 790.17 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.65x = 324,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,949.51/526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.01

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