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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 790.11 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 790.11 and 332.19 is: 497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 790.11 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/790.11 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 790.11 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 262,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,466.64/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.90

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