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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.29, 788.28 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.29, 788.28 and 183.29 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.29 : 788.28 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.29/788.28 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.29x = 788.28 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.29x = 144,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,479.90/525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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