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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.87 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.87 and 297.02 is: 445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.87 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.87 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.87 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 235,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,195.78/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.52

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