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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.42, 790.93 and 210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.42, 790.93 and 210.71 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.42 : 790.93 = 210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.42/790.93 = 210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.42x = 790.93 × 210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.42x = 166,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,655.34/527.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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