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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.49, 792.50 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.49, 792.50 and 335.25 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.49 : 792.50 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.49/792.50 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.49x = 792.50 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.49x = 265,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,683.95/527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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