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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 790.59 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 790.59 and 180.42 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 790.59 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/790.59 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 790.59 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 142,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,638.25/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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