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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 790.83 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 790.83 and 162.09 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 790.83 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/790.83 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 790.83 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 128,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,185.63/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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