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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.49, 791.10 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.49, 791.10 and 354.06 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.49 : 791.10 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.49/791.10 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.49x = 791.10 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.49x = 280,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,096.87/527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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