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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 791.82 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 791.82 and 181.31 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 791.82 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/791.82 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 791.82 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 143,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,560.93/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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