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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 794.26 and 437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 794.26 and 437.83 is: 659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 794.26 = 437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/794.26 = 437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 794.26 × 437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 347,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,747.78/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.70

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