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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 791.38 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 791.38 and 405.48 is: 608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 791.38 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/791.38 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 791.38 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 320,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,882.78/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.74

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