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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 786.42 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 786.42 and 182.28 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 786.42 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/786.42 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 786.42 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 143,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,348.64/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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