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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 791.31 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 791.31 and 336.38 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 791.31 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/791.31 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 791.31 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 266,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,175.22/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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