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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 789.11 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 789.11 and 253.16 is: 379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 789.11 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/789.11 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 789.11 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 199,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,771.09/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.17

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