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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.30, 792.71 and 374.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.30, 792.71 and 374.33 is: 562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.30 : 792.71 = 374.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.30/792.71 = 374.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.30x = 792.71 × 374.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.30x = 296,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,729.30/527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.74

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