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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 791.37 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 791.37 and 253.62 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 791.37 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/791.37 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 791.37 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 200,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,707.26/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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