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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 790.44 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 790.44 and 180.68 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 790.44 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/790.44 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 790.44 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 142,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,820.01/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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