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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 790.89 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 790.89 and 180.48 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 790.89 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/790.89 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 790.89 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 142,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,739.83/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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