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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 792.03 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 792.03 and 423.50 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 792.03 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/792.03 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 792.03 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 335,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,428.27/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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