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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.77, 791.82 and 374.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.77, 791.82 and 374.00 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.77 : 791.82 = 374.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.77/791.82 = 374.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.77x = 791.82 × 374.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.77x = 296,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,135.79/527.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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