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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 790.56 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 790.56 and 382.50 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 790.56 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/790.56 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 790.56 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 302,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,389.20/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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