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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 790.08 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 790.08 and 344.62 is: 515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 790.08 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/790.08 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 790.08 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 272,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,277.37/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.99

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