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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 792.04 and 425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 792.04 and 425.29 is: 638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 792.04 = 425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/792.04 = 425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 792.04 × 425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 336,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,846.69/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.26

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