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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.30, 791.10 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.30, 791.10 and 331.64 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.30 : 791.10 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.30/791.10 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.30x = 791.10 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.30x = 262,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,356.45/527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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