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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.26, 791 and 296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.26, 791 and 296.38 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.26 : 791 = 296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.26/791 = 296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.26x = 791 × 296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.26x = 234,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,436.58/527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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