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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.40, 791.09 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.40, 791.09 and 234.83 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.40 : 791.09 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.40/791.09 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.40x = 791.09 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.40x = 185,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,774.23/527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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