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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 791.75 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 791.75 and 239.06 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 791.75 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/791.75 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 791.75 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 189,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,278.33/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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