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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 791.22 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 791.22 and 406.20 is: 608.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 791.22 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/791.22 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 791.22 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 321,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,393.56/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.84

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