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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.88, 790.56 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.88, 790.56 and 431.36 is: 647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 790.56 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/790.56 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 790.56 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 341,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,015.96/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.24

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