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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.75, 791.34 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.75, 791.34 and 180.89 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.75 : 791.34 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.75/791.34 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.75x = 791.34 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.75x = 143,144.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,144.59/527.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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