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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 790.97 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 790.97 and 382.59 is: 573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 790.97 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/790.97 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 790.97 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 302,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,615.30/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.89

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