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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.26, 789.57 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.26, 789.57 and 362.30 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.26 : 789.57 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.26/789.57 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.26x = 789.57 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.26x = 286,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,055.45/527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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