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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.30, 790.72 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.30, 790.72 and 280.45 is: 420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.30 : 790.72 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.30/790.72 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.30x = 790.72 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.30x = 221,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,757.42/527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.55

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