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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.76, 791.08 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.76, 791.08 and 253.26 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.76 : 791.08 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.76/791.08 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.76x = 791.08 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.76x = 200,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,348.92/527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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