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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.65, 791.04 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.65, 791.04 and 234.94 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.65 : 791.04 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.65/791.04 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.65x = 791.04 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.65x = 185,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,846.94/527.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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