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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 791.64 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 791.64 and 253.95 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 791.64 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/791.64 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 791.64 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 201,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,036.98/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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