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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.41, 789.90 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.41, 789.90 and 295.93 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.41 : 789.90 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.41/789.90 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.41x = 789.90 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.41x = 233,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,755.11/527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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