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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 791.97 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 791.97 and 235.45 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 791.97 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/791.97 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 791.97 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 186,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,469.34/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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