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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 791.26 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 791.26 and 162.28 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 791.26 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/791.26 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 791.26 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 128,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,405.67/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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