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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.57 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.57 and 390.93 is: 586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.57 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.57 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.57 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 309,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,446.47/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.16

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