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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.86, 792.25 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.86, 792.25 and 345.48 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.86 : 792.25 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.86/792.25 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.86x = 792.25 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.86x = 273,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,702.70/527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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