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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.09, 790.63 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.09, 790.63 and 253.31 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.09 : 790.63 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.09/790.63 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.09x = 790.63 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.09x = 200,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,269.90/527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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