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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 790.60 and 411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 790.60 and 411.72 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 790.60 = 411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/790.60 = 411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 790.60 × 411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 325,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,505.83/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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