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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 791.30 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 791.30 and 311.36 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 791.30 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/791.30 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 791.30 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 246,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,375.99/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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