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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 791.32 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 791.32 and 267.62 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 791.32 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/791.32 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 791.32 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 211,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,774.37/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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