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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 791.17 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 791.17 and 322.26 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 791.17 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/791.17 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 791.17 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 254,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,962.44/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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