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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 791.57 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 791.57 and 308.09 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 791.57 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/791.57 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 791.57 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 243,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,872.82/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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