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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.79, 792.03 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.79, 792.03 and 185.79 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.79 : 792.03 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.79/792.03 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.79x = 792.03 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.79x = 147,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,147.29/527.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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