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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 790.72 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 790.72 and 435.24 is: 652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 790.72 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/790.72 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 790.72 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 344,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,152.97/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.35

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