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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.89, 791.06 and 363.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.89, 791.06 and 363.19 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.89 : 791.06 = 363.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.89/791.06 = 363.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.89x = 791.06 × 363.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.89x = 287,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,301.13/527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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