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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 791.70 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 791.70 and 231.24 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 791.70 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/791.70 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 791.70 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 183,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,072.71/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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