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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 790.04 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 790.04 and 252.78 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 790.04 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/790.04 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 790.04 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 199,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,706.31/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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