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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 792.09 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 792.09 and 267.92 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 792.09 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/792.09 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 792.09 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 212,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,215.76/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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