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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.49, 791.34 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.49, 791.34 and 267.51 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.49 : 791.34 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.49/791.34 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.49x = 791.34 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.49x = 211,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,691.36/527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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