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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.55, 791.64 and 344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.55, 791.64 and 344.94 is: 517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.55 : 791.64 = 344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.55/791.64 = 344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.55x = 791.64 × 344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.55x = 273,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,068.30/527.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.62

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