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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.85, 790.24 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.85, 790.24 and 253.14 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.85 : 790.24 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.85/790.24 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.85x = 790.24 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.85x = 200,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,041.35/526.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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