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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.02, 790.40 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.02, 790.40 and 180.34 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.02 : 790.40 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.02/790.40 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.02x = 790.40 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.02x = 142,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,539.21/527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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