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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 790.44 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 790.44 and 253.06 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 790.44 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/790.44 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 790.44 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 200,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,028.75/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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