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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 789.91 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 789.91 and 279.99 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 789.91 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/789.91 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 789.91 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 221,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,166.20/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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