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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 789.96 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 789.96 and 345.16 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 789.96 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/789.96 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 789.96 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 272,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,662.59/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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