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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.88 and 346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.88 and 346.46 is: 519.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.88 = 346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.88 = 346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.88 × 346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 274,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,349.05/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.69

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