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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.38, 788.07 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.38, 788.07 and 183.38 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.38 : 788.07 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.38/788.07 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.38x = 788.07 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.38x = 144,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,512.34/525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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