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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.59, 791.54 and 373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.59, 791.54 and 373.81 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.59 : 791.54 = 373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.59/791.54 = 373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.59x = 791.54 × 373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.59x = 295,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,882.65/527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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