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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.90, 790.50 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.90, 790.50 and 322.16 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.90 : 790.50 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.90/790.50 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.90x = 790.50 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.90x = 254,667.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,667.48/527.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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