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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 790.36 and 424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 790.36 and 424.87 is: 636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 790.36 = 424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/790.36 = 424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 790.36 × 424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 335,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,797.22/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.54

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