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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 790.25 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 790.25 and 292.49 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 790.25 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/790.25 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 790.25 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 231,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,139.40/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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