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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.83, 791.98 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.83, 791.98 and 235.28 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.83 : 791.98 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.83/791.98 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.83x = 791.98 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.83x = 186,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,338.45/527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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