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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.81, 791.51 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.81, 791.51 and 254.03 is: 380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.81 : 791.51 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.81/791.51 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.81x = 791.51 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.81x = 201,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,062.06/527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.94

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