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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.37, 791.45 and 296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.37, 791.45 and 296.31 is: 444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.37 : 791.45 = 296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.37/791.45 = 296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.37x = 791.45 × 296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.37x = 234,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,514.55/527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.69

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