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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.50, 790.44 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.50, 790.44 and 310.96 is: 465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.50 : 790.44 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.50/790.44 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.50x = 790.44 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.50x = 245,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,795.22/527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.96

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