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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 791.38 and 296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 791.38 and 296.36 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 791.38 = 296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/791.38 = 296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 791.38 × 296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 234,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,533.38/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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