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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 790.79 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 790.79 and 331.85 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 790.79 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/790.79 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 790.79 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 262,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,426.47/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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