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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.40, 790.38 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.40, 790.38 and 344.52 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.40 : 790.38 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.40/790.38 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.40x = 790.38 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.40x = 272,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,301.72/527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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