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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.97, 790.45 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.97, 790.45 and 180.34 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.97 : 790.45 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.97/790.45 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.97x = 790.45 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.97x = 142,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,549.75/526.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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