Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 790.56 and 270
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527.04, 790.56 and 270 is: 405
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527.04 : 790.56 = 270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527.04/790.56 = 270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527.04x = 790.56 × 270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527.04x = 213,451.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,451.20/527.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405
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