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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 790.36 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 790.36 and 398.46 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 790.36 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/790.36 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 790.36 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 314,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,926.85/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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