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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.12, 791.06 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.12, 791.06 and 296.20 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.12 : 791.06 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.12/791.06 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.12x = 791.06 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.12x = 234,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,311.97/527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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