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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 790.55 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 790.55 and 180.42 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 790.55 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/790.55 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 790.55 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 142,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,631.03/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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