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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 790.62 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 790.62 and 253.48 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 790.62 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/790.62 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 790.62 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 200,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,406.36/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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