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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 791.62 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 791.62 and 322.72 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 791.62 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/791.62 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 791.62 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 255,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,468.82/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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