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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.69, 789.99 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.69, 789.99 and 180.03 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.69 : 789.99 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.69/789.99 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.69x = 789.99 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.69x = 142,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,225.20/526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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