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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.60, 791.40 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.60, 791.40 and 346.14 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.60 : 791.40 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.60/791.40 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.60x = 791.40 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.60x = 273,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,939.46/527.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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