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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.31, 859.32 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.31, 859.32 and 527.16 is: 790.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.31 : 859.32 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.31/859.32 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.31x = 859.32 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.31x = 452,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,999.13/573.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.15

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