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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 790.54 and 252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 790.54 and 252.29 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 790.54 = 252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/790.54 = 252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 790.54 × 252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 199,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,445.34/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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