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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.43, 791.37 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.43, 791.37 and 406.68 is: 610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.43 : 791.37 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.43/791.37 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.43x = 791.37 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.43x = 321,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,834.35/527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.19

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