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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 791.85 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 791.85 and 267.84 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 791.85 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/791.85 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 791.85 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 212,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,089.10/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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