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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 791.34 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 791.34 and 235.70 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 791.34 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/791.34 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 791.34 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 186,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,514.88/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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