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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.80 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.80 and 373.43 is: 560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.80 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.80 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.80 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 295,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,682.92/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.07

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