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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.05, 790.50 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.05, 790.50 and 295.79 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.05 : 790.50 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.05/790.50 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.05x = 790.50 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.05x = 233,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,822.00/527.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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