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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.14, 790.58 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.14, 790.58 and 234.48 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.14 : 790.58 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.14/790.58 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.14x = 790.58 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.14x = 185,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,375.20/527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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