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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.80, 791.90 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.80, 791.90 and 254.13 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.80 : 791.90 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.80/791.90 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.80x = 791.90 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.80x = 201,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,245.55/527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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