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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 790.80 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 790.80 and 253.32 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 790.80 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/790.80 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 790.80 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 200,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,325.46/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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