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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 791.76 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 791.76 and 235.26 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 791.76 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/791.76 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 791.76 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 186,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,271.99/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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