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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.97, 790.31 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.97, 790.31 and 364.16 is: 546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.97 : 790.31 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.97/790.31 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.97x = 790.31 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.97x = 287,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,793.52/526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.13

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