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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 791.49 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 791.49 and 364.82 is: 547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 791.49 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/791.49 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 791.49 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 288,751.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,751.38/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.46

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