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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 790.92 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 790.92 and 334.50 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 790.92 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/790.92 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 790.92 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 264,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,562.74/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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