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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.84, 792.03 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.84, 792.03 and 373.43 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.84 : 792.03 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.84/792.03 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.84x = 792.03 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.84x = 295,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,767.76/527.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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