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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.66 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.66 and 354.52 is: 532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.66 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.66 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.66 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 280,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,659.30/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.04

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