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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 790.56 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/790.56 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 790.56 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 213,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,451.20/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405

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