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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 790.72 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 790.72 and 180.55 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 790.72 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/790.72 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 790.72 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 142,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,768.53/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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