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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.98, 791.32 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.98, 791.32 and 373.95 is: 560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.98 : 791.32 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.98/791.32 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.98x = 791.32 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.98x = 295,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,910.16/527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.46

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