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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 791.19 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 791.19 and 333.96 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 791.19 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/791.19 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 791.19 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 264,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,225.81/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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