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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.87, 791.85 and 322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.87, 791.85 and 322.33 is: 483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.87 : 791.85 = 322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.87/791.85 = 322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.87x = 791.85 × 322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.87x = 255,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,237.01/527.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.52

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