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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 791.70 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 791.70 and 311.44 is: 467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 791.70 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/791.70 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 791.70 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 246,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,567.05/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.37

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