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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.14, 790.26 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.14, 790.26 and 310.42 is: 465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.14 : 790.26 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.14/790.26 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.14x = 790.26 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.14x = 245,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,312.51/527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.37

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