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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.43, 791.33 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.43, 791.33 and 270.75 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.43 : 791.33 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.43/791.33 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.43x = 791.33 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.43x = 214,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,251.24/527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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