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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 791.34 and 353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 791.34 and 353.86 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 791.34 = 353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/791.34 = 353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 791.34 × 353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 280,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,023.57/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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