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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.25, 790.84 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.25, 790.84 and 238.35 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.25 : 790.84 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.25/790.84 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.25x = 790.84 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.25x = 188,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,496.71/527.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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