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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 790.05 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 790.05 and 364.50 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 790.05 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/790.05 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 790.05 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 287,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,974.59/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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