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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.04, 791.98 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.04, 791.98 and 186.04 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.04 : 791.98 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.04/791.98 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.04x = 791.98 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.04x = 147,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,339.96/528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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