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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.29, 790.87 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.29, 790.87 and 162.33 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.29 : 790.87 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.29/790.87 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.29x = 790.87 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.29x = 128,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,377.16/527.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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