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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.53, 790.20 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.53, 790.20 and 252.75 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.53 : 790.20 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.53/790.20 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.53x = 790.20 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.53x = 199,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,723.05/526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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