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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.25, 790.88 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.25, 790.88 and 253.28 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.25 : 790.88 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.25/790.88 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.25x = 790.88 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.25x = 200,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,314.09/527.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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