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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 790.03 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 790.03 and 411.40 is: 616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 790.03 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/790.03 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 790.03 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 325,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,018.34/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.46

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