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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 791.36 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 791.36 and 311 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 791.36 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/791.36 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 791.36 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 246,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,112.96/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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