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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 791.33 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 791.33 and 253.41 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 791.33 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/791.33 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 791.33 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 200,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,529.67/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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