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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.14, 790.74 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.14, 790.74 and 238.54 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.14 : 790.74 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.14/790.74 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.14x = 790.74 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.14x = 188,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,623.12/527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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