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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 791.25 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 791.25 and 253.44 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 791.25 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/791.25 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 791.25 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 200,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,534.40/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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