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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.37, 791.46 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.37, 791.46 and 239.01 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.37 : 791.46 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.37/791.46 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.37x = 791.46 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.37x = 189,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,166.85/527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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