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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.72, 790.86 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.72, 790.86 and 296.76 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.72 : 790.86 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.72/790.86 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.72x = 790.86 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.72x = 234,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,699.69/527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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