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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.32, 790.34 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.32, 790.34 and 373.29 is: 559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.32 : 790.34 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.32/790.34 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.32x = 790.34 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.32x = 295,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,025.09/527.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.48

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