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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.81, 791.01 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.81, 791.01 and 382.04 is: 572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.81 : 791.01 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.81/791.01 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.81x = 791.01 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.81x = 302,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,199.44/527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.56

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