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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.37, 790.65 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.37, 790.65 and 267.48 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.37 : 790.65 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.37/790.65 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.37x = 790.65 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.37x = 211,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,483.06/527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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