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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.75, 790.80 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.75, 790.80 and 390.15 is: 584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.75 : 790.80 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.75/790.80 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.75x = 790.80 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.75x = 308,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,530.62/527.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.62

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