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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.39, 791.51 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.39, 791.51 and 373.47 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.39 : 791.51 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.39/791.51 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.39x = 791.51 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.39x = 295,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,603.21/527.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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