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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.21, 790.08 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.21, 790.08 and 249.27 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.21 : 790.08 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.21/790.08 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.21x = 790.08 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.21x = 196,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,942.00/527.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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