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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.34, 791.06 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.34, 791.06 and 180.71 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.34 : 791.06 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.34/791.06 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.34x = 791.06 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.34x = 142,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,952.45/527.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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