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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.80, 791.70 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.80, 791.70 and 390.10 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.80 : 791.70 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.80/791.70 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.80x = 791.70 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.80x = 308,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,842.17/527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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