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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 791.18 and 379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 791.18 and 379.29 is: 569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 791.18 = 379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/791.18 = 379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 791.18 × 379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 300,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,080.81/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.02

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