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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 791.15 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 791.15 and 267.49 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 791.15 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/791.15 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 791.15 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 211,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,621.40/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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