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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 792 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 792 and 253.94 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 792 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/792 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 792 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 201,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,120.48/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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