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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.80, 790.84 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.80, 790.84 and 180.95 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.80 : 790.84 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.80/790.84 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.80x = 790.84 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.80x = 143,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,101.06/527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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