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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 791.04 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 791.04 and 238.46 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 791.04 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/791.04 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 791.04 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 188,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,627.44/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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