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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.36, 790.56 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.36, 790.56 and 267 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.36 : 790.56 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.36/790.56 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.36x = 790.56 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.36x = 211,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,079.52/527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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