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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.35, 793.38 and 322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.35, 793.38 and 322.09 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.35 : 793.38 = 322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.35/793.38 = 322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.35x = 793.38 × 322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.35x = 255,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,539.76/527.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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