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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 791.72 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 791.72 and 235.35 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 791.72 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/791.72 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 791.72 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 186,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,331.30/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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