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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.79, 791.72 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.79, 791.72 and 381.21 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.79 : 791.72 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.79/791.72 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.79x = 791.72 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.79x = 301,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,809.68/527.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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