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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 791.34 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 791.34 and 180.92 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 791.34 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/791.34 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 791.34 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 143,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,169.23/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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