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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.38, 790.49 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.38, 790.49 and 296.19 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.38 : 790.49 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.38/790.49 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.38x = 790.49 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.38x = 234,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,135.97/527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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