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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 790.08 and 296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 790.08 and 296.12 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 790.08 = 296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/790.08 = 296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 790.08 × 296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 233,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,958.49/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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