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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 789.95 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 789.95 and 391.33 is: 585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 789.95 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/789.95 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 789.95 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 309,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,131.13/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.83

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