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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.88 and 345.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.88 and 345.12 is: 518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.88 = 345.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.88 = 345.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.88 × 345.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 273,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,293.63/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.07

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