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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 791.04 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 791.04 and 253.74 is: 380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 791.04 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/791.04 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 791.04 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 200,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,718.49/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.49

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