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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 791.72 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 791.72 and 374.55 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 791.72 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/791.72 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 791.72 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 296,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,536.85/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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