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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 791.64 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 791.64 and 342.66 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 791.64 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/791.64 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 791.64 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 271,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,266.33/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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