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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.35, 789.96 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.35, 789.96 and 252.61 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.35 : 789.96 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.35/789.96 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.35x = 789.96 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.35x = 199,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,551.80/527.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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