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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 791.07 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 791.07 and 234.85 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 791.07 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/791.07 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 791.07 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 185,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,781.41/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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