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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 790.62 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 790.62 and 180.47 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 790.62 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/790.62 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 790.62 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 142,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,684.49/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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