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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.64, 790.40 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.64, 790.40 and 267.28 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.64 : 790.40 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.64/790.40 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.64x = 790.40 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.64x = 211,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,258.11/527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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