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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 790.92 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 790.92 and 310.92 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 790.92 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/790.92 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 790.92 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 245,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,912.85/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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