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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 790.23 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 790.23 and 364.87 is: 546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 790.23 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/790.23 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 790.23 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 288,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,327.27/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.41

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