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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 789.45 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 789.45 and 322.18 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 789.45 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/789.45 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 789.45 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 254,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,345.00/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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