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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.09, 790.23 and 341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.09, 790.23 and 341.80 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.09 : 790.23 = 341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.09/790.23 = 341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.09x = 790.23 × 341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.09x = 270,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,100.61/527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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