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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.18, 790.08 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.18, 790.08 and 253.22 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.18 : 790.08 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.18/790.08 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.18x = 790.08 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.18x = 200,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,064.06/527.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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