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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.32, 790.07 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.32, 790.07 and 253.04 is: 379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.32 : 790.07 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.32/790.07 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.32x = 790.07 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.32x = 199,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,914.10/527.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.12

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