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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 790.76 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 790.76 and 345.08 is: 517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 790.76 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/790.76 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 790.76 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 272,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,875.46/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.24

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