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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 790.17 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 790.17 and 267.35 is: 400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 790.17 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/790.17 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 790.17 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 211,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,247.00/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.73

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