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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 792.36 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 792.36 and 186 is: 279

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 792.36 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/792.36 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 792.36 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 147,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,378.96/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279

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