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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.40, 791.55 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.40, 791.55 and 235.35 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.40 : 791.55 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.40/791.55 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.40x = 791.55 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.40x = 186,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,291.29/527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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