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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 790.35 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 790.35 and 344.77 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 790.35 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/790.35 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 790.35 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 272,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,488.97/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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