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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 791.70 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 791.70 and 267.73 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 791.70 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/791.70 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 791.70 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 211,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,961.84/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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