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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 790.70 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 790.70 and 253.44 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 790.70 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/790.70 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 790.70 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 200,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,393.74/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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