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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 790.85 and 253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 790.85 and 253.27 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 790.85 = 253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/790.85 = 253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 790.85 × 253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 200,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,298.58/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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