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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.43, 790.92 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.43, 790.92 and 267.27 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.43 : 790.92 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.43/790.92 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.43x = 790.92 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.43x = 211,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,389.19/527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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