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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 792.27 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 792.27 and 239.94 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 792.27 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/792.27 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 792.27 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 190,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,097.26/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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