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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 790.65 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 790.65 and 296.43 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 790.65 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/790.65 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 790.65 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 234,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,372.38/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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