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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 790.34 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 790.34 and 184.66 is: 277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 790.34 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/790.34 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 790.34 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 145,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,944.18/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.11

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