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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 789.52 and 279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 789.52 and 279.98 is: 419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 789.52 = 279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/789.52 = 279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 789.52 × 279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 221,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,048.65/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.18

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