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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.43, 790.84 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.43, 790.84 and 180.59 is: 270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.43 : 790.84 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.43/790.84 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.43x = 790.84 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.43x = 142,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,813.84/527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.77

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