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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 792 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 792 and 253.96 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 792 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/792 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 792 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 201,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,136.32/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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