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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 790.68 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 790.68 and 238.76 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 790.68 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/790.68 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 790.68 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 188,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,782.76/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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