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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 789.60 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 789.60 and 354.30 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 789.60 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/789.60 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 789.60 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 279,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,755.28/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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