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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.57, 791.52 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.57, 791.52 and 253.68 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.57 : 791.52 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.57/791.52 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.57x = 791.52 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.57x = 200,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,792.79/527.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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