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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.47, 790.72 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.47, 790.72 and 253.17 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.47 : 790.72 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.47/790.72 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.47x = 790.72 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.47x = 200,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,185.95/527.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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