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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 790.38 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 790.38 and 252.87 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 790.38 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/790.38 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 790.38 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 199,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,865.58/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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