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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 790.44 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 790.44 and 253.04 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 790.44 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/790.44 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 790.44 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 200,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,012.94/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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