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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 791.05 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 791.05 and 238.47 is: 357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 791.05 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/791.05 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 791.05 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 188,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,640.50/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.80

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