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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.01, 789.71 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.01, 789.71 and 310.35 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.01 : 789.71 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.01/789.71 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.01x = 789.71 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.01x = 245,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,084.95/527.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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