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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 791.01 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 791.01 and 253.55 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 791.01 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/791.01 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 791.01 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 200,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,562.56/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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