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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 791.14 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 791.14 and 234.86 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 791.14 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/791.14 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 791.14 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 185,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,807.14/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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