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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 790.80 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 790.80 and 253.56 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 790.80 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/790.80 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 790.80 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 200,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,515.25/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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