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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 790.47 and 362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 790.47 and 362.75 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 790.47 = 362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/790.47 = 362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 790.47 × 362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 286,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,739.04/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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