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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 790.44 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 790.44 and 380.27 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 790.44 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/790.44 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 790.44 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 300,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,576.67/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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