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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 791.55 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 791.55 and 345.20 is: 517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 791.55 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/791.55 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 791.55 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 273,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,243.06/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.80

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