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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 791.52 and 332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 791.52 and 332.29 is: 498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 791.52 = 332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/791.52 = 332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 791.52 × 332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 263,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,014.18/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.86

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