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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 791.36 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 791.36 and 332.23 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 791.36 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/791.36 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 791.36 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 262,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,909.89/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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