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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 791.04 and 354.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 791.04 and 354.23 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 791.04 = 354.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/791.04 = 354.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 791.04 × 354.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 280,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,206.14/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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