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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.57, 791.37 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.57, 791.37 and 373.67 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.57 : 791.37 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.57/791.37 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.57x = 791.37 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.57x = 295,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,705.40/527.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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