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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 790.75 and 321.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 790.75 and 321.83 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 790.75 = 321.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/790.75 = 321.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 790.75 × 321.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 254,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,487.07/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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