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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 789.68 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 789.68 and 424.08 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 789.68 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/789.68 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 789.68 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 334,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,887.49/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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