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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 791.62 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 791.62 and 436.51 is: 655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 791.62 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/791.62 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 791.62 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 345,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,550.05/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.40

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