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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.79, 790.07 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.79, 790.07 and 344.79 is: 516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.79 : 790.07 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.79/790.07 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.79x = 790.07 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.79x = 272,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,406.51/527.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.13

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