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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 791.60 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 791.60 and 143.04 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 791.60 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/791.60 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 791.60 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 113,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,230.46/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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