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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.39, 790.47 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.39, 790.47 and 344.46 is: 516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.39 : 790.47 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.39/790.47 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.39x = 790.47 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.39x = 272,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,285.30/527.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.29

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