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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 790.84 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 790.84 and 296.52 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 790.84 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/790.84 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 790.84 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 234,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,499.88/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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