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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.53, 796.27 and 527.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.53, 796.27 and 527.53 is: 796.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.53 : 796.27 = 527.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.53/796.27 = 527.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.53x = 796.27 × 527.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.53x = 420,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,056.31/527.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.27

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