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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 792 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 792 and 335.52 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 792 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/792 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 792 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 265,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,731.84/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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