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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.92 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.92 and 351.87 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.92 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.92 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.92 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 278,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,653.11/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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