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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 789.73 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 789.73 and 321.12 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 789.73 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/789.73 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 789.73 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 253,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,598.10/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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