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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 791.58 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 791.58 and 384.44 is: 576.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 791.58 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/791.58 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 791.58 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 304,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,315.02/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.86

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