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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 790.47 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 790.47 and 252.63 is: 378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 790.47 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/790.47 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 790.47 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 199,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,696.44/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.84

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