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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.62, 791.52 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.62, 791.52 and 231.40 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.62 : 791.52 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.62/791.52 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.62x = 791.52 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.62x = 183,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,157.73/527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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