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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 791.06 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 791.06 and 180.62 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 791.06 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/791.06 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 791.06 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 142,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,881.26/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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