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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 790.56 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 790.56 and 321.76 is: 482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 790.56 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/790.56 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 790.56 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 254,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370.59/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.05

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