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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 791.10 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 791.10 and 345.27 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 791.10 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/791.10 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 791.10 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 273,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,143.10/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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