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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.27, 790.51 and 280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.27, 790.51 and 280.31 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.27 : 790.51 = 280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.27/790.51 = 280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.27x = 790.51 × 280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.27x = 221,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,583.91/527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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