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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.41, 790.56 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.41, 790.56 and 180.63 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.41 : 790.56 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.41/790.56 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.41x = 790.56 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.41x = 142,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,798.85/527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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