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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 789.96 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 789.96 and 373.04 is: 559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 789.96 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/789.96 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 789.96 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 294,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,686.88/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.11

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