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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 790.44 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 790.44 and 180.25 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 790.44 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/790.44 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 790.44 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 142,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,476.81/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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