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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.72, 790.07 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.72, 790.07 and 180.09 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.72 : 790.07 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.72/790.07 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.72x = 790.07 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.72x = 142,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,281.19/526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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