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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.98, 790.43 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.98, 790.43 and 180.30 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.98 : 790.43 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.98/790.43 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.98x = 790.43 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.98x = 142,515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,515.89/526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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