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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 789.17 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 789.17 and 253.20 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 789.17 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/789.17 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 789.17 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 199,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,816.58/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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