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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.38, 791.13 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.38, 791.13 and 267.29 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.38 : 791.13 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.38/791.13 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.38x = 791.13 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.38x = 211,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,461.15/527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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