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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.40, 790.79 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.40, 790.79 and 253.12 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.40 : 790.79 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.40/790.79 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.40x = 790.79 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.40x = 200,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,160.81/527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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