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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 791.72 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 791.72 and 235.36 is: 353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 791.72 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/791.72 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 791.72 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 186,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,339.22/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.02

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