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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.81 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.81 and 373.62 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.81 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.81 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.81 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 295,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,836.05/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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