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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.68, 789.34 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.68, 789.34 and 404.35 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.68 : 789.34 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.68/789.34 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.68x = 789.34 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.68x = 319,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,166.64/526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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