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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 789.21 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 789.21 and 381 is: 570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 789.21 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/789.21 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 789.21 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 300,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,689.01/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.46

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