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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 790.70 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 790.70 and 230.67 is: 346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 790.70 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/790.70 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 790.70 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 182,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,389.62/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.01

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