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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.53, 791.36 and 253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.53, 791.36 and 253.39 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.53 : 791.36 = 253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.53/791.36 = 253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.53x = 791.36 × 253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.53x = 200,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,522.71/527.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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