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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 790.45 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 790.45 and 249.52 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 790.45 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/790.45 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 790.45 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 197,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,233.08/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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