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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 791.61 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 791.61 and 373.52 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 791.61 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/791.61 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 791.61 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 295,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,682.17/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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