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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 790.54 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 790.54 and 373.43 is: 559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 790.54 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/790.54 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 790.54 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 295,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,211.35/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.68

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