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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 791.35 and 252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 791.35 and 252.89 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 791.35 = 252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/791.35 = 252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 791.35 × 252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 200,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,124.50/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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