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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 791.07 and 180.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 791.07 and 180.81 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 791.07 = 180.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/791.07 = 180.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 791.07 × 180.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 143,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,033.37/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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