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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.69, 791.56 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.69, 791.56 and 235.14 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.69 : 791.56 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.69/791.56 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.69x = 791.56 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.69x = 186,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,127.42/527.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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