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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 788.82 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 788.82 and 373.47 is: 558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 788.82 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/788.82 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 788.82 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 294,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,600.61/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.84

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