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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 791.94 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 791.94 and 253.62 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 791.94 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/791.94 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 791.94 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 200,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,851.82/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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