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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 790.11 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 790.11 and 331.85 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 790.11 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/790.11 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 790.11 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 262,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,194.05/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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