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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.87, 791.81 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.87, 791.81 and 383.15 is: 574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.87 : 791.81 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.87/791.81 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.87x = 791.81 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.87x = 303,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,383.50/527.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.73

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