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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 791.26 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 791.26 and 344.58 is: 517.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 791.26 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/791.26 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 791.26 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 272,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,652.37/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.13

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