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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 790.36 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 790.36 and 180.31 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 790.36 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/790.36 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 790.36 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 142,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,509.81/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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