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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 790.80 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 790.80 and 267.08 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 790.80 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/790.80 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 790.80 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 211,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,204.89/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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