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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 790.92 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 790.92 and 293.40 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 790.92 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/790.92 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 790.92 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 232,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,055.93/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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