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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 790.79 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 790.79 and 235.23 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 790.79 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/790.79 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 790.79 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 186,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,016.36/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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