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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.90, 790.49 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.90, 790.49 and 365.90 is: 547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.90 : 790.49 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.90/790.49 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.90x = 790.49 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.90x = 289,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,237.25/527.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.91

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