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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 791.66 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 791.66 and 346.31 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 791.66 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/791.66 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 791.66 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 274,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,154.08/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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