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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 791.06 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 791.06 and 381.56 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 791.06 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/791.06 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 791.06 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 301,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,836.85/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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