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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 790.77 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 790.77 and 308.06 is: 461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 790.77 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/790.77 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 790.77 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 243,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,604.61/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.93

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