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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.25, 790.95 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.25, 790.95 and 180.62 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.25 : 790.95 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.25/790.95 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.25x = 790.95 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.25x = 142,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,857.43/527.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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