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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 791.61 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 791.61 and 373.30 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 791.61 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/791.61 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 791.61 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 295,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,508.01/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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