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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.46 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.46 and 238.86 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.46 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.46 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.46 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 189,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,048.14/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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