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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.89, 790.93 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.89, 790.93 and 373.56 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.89 : 790.93 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.89/790.93 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.89x = 790.93 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.89x = 295,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,460.74/527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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