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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.12, 791.04 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.12, 791.04 and 406.16 is: 609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.12 : 791.04 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.12/791.04 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.12x = 791.04 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.12x = 321,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,288.81/527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.52

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