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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.12, 790.46 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.12, 790.46 and 253.14 is: 379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.12 : 790.46 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.12/790.46 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.12x = 790.46 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.12x = 200,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,097.04/527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.60

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