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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 791.03 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 791.03 and 342.07 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 791.03 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/791.03 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 791.03 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 270,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,586.51/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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