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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.32, 790.74 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.32, 790.74 and 310.96 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.32 : 790.74 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.32/790.74 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.32x = 790.74 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.32x = 245,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,888.51/527.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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