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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.09, 791.19 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.09, 791.19 and 296.18 is: 444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.09 : 791.19 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.09/791.19 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.09x = 791.19 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.09x = 234,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,330.70/527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.58

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