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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.75, 791.58 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.75, 791.58 and 253.77 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.75 : 791.58 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.75/791.58 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.75x = 791.58 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.75x = 200,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,879.26/527.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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