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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 790.74 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 790.74 and 235.10 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 790.74 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/790.74 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 790.74 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 185,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,904.29/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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