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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.79, 790.27 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.79, 790.27 and 180.10 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.79 : 790.27 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.79/790.27 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.79x = 790.27 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.79x = 142,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,327.63/526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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