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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.28, 792.32 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.28, 792.32 and 181.87 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.28 : 792.32 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.28/792.32 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.28x = 792.32 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.28x = 144,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,096.35/528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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