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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.62, 790.24 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.62, 790.24 and 322.02 is: 482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.62 : 790.24 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.62/790.24 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.62x = 790.24 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.62x = 254,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,473.08/527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.30

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