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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 790.85 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 790.85 and 296.10 is: 443.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 790.85 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/790.85 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 790.85 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 234,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,170.69/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.58

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