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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 791.33 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 791.33 and 234.98 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 791.33 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/791.33 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 791.33 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 185,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,941.59/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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