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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 790.89 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 790.89 and 364.08 is: 545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 790.89 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/790.89 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 790.89 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 287,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,947.23/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.66

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