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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 790.89 and 310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 790.89 and 310.42 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 790.89 = 310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/790.89 = 310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 790.89 × 310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 245,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,508.07/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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