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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 791.48 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 791.48 and 344.56 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 791.48 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/791.48 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 791.48 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 272,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,712.35/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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