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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 791.96 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 791.96 and 267.91 is: 401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 791.96 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/791.96 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 791.96 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 212,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,170.68/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.85

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