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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.93, 791.17 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.93, 791.17 and 335.21 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.93 : 791.17 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.93/791.17 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.93x = 791.17 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.93x = 265,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,208.10/527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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