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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 791.99 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 791.99 and 181.72 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 791.99 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/791.99 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 791.99 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 143,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,920.42/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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