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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 790.80 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 790.80 and 234.50 is: 351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 790.80 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/790.80 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 790.80 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 185,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,442.60/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.83

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