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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 790.84 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 790.84 and 253.25 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 790.84 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/790.84 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 790.84 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 200,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,280.23/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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