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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.11, 789.21 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.11, 789.21 and 380.43 is: 569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.11 : 789.21 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.11/789.21 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.11x = 789.21 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.11x = 300,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,239.16/527.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.60

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