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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 790.20 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 790.20 and 253.30 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 790.20 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/790.20 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 790.20 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 200,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,157.66/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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