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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 791.10 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 791.10 and 267.68 is: 401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 791.10 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/791.10 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 791.10 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 211,761.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,761.65/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.31

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