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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.45, 791.28 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.45, 791.28 and 181.04 is: 271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.45 : 791.28 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.45/791.28 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.45x = 791.28 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.45x = 143,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,249.37/527.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.59

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