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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 791.77 and 238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 791.77 and 238.94 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 791.77 = 238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/791.77 = 238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 791.77 × 238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 189,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,185.52/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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