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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.90, 790.95 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.90, 790.95 and 373.53 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.90 : 790.95 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.90/790.95 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.90x = 790.95 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.90x = 295,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,443.55/527.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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