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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.34, 791.34 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.34, 791.34 and 253.71 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.34 : 791.34 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.34/791.34 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.34x = 791.34 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.34x = 200,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,772.85/527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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