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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.01, 791.98 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.01, 791.98 and 185.77 is: 278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.01 : 791.98 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.01/791.98 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.01x = 791.98 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.01x = 147,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,125.20/528.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.64

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