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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 791.24 and 253.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 791.24 and 253.67 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 791.24 = 253.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/791.24 = 253.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 791.24 × 253.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 200,708.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,708.63/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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