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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 791.22 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 791.22 and 235.07 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 791.22 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/791.22 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 791.22 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 185,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,991.98/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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