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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 791.24 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 791.24 and 238.88 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 791.24 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/791.24 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 791.24 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 189,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,011.41/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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