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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.98, 792.15 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.98, 792.15 and 235.68 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.98 : 792.15 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.98/792.15 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.98x = 792.15 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.98x = 186,696.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,696.00/527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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