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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 791.28 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 791.28 and 235.07 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 791.28 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/791.28 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 791.28 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 186,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,002.23/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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