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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 791.16 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 791.16 and 373.56 is: 560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 791.16 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/791.16 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 791.16 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 295,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,544.95/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.45

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