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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.04, 791.60 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.04, 791.60 and 181.24 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.04 : 791.60 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.04/791.60 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.04x = 791.60 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.04x = 143,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,469.58/528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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