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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 790.36 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 790.36 and 175.55 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 790.36 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/790.36 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 790.36 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 138,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,749.24/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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