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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 791.07 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 791.07 and 238.75 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 791.07 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/791.07 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 791.07 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 188,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,867.96/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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