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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 789.72 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 789.72 and 295.88 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 789.72 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/789.72 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 789.72 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 233,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,662.35/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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