Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 790 and 253.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527.08, 790 and 253.36 is: 379.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527.08 : 790 = 253.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527.08/790 = 253.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527.08x = 790 × 253.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527.08x = 200,154.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,154.40/527.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379.74
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