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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.39, 791.08 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.39, 791.08 and 253.54 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.39 : 791.08 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.39/791.08 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.39x = 791.08 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.39x = 200,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,567.81/527.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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