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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.78 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.78 and 308.12 is: 462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.78 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.78 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.78 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 243,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,957.75/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.09

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