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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527, 790.62 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527, 790.62 and 185 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527 : 790.62 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527/790.62 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527x = 790.62 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527x = 146,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,264.70/527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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