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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 789.50 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 789.50 and 292.83 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 789.50 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/789.50 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 789.50 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 231,189.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,189.85/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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