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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.27 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.27 and 390.62 is: 585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.27 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.27 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.27 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 309,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,087.38/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.48

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