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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 791.92 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 791.92 and 181.34 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 791.92 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/791.92 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 791.92 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 143,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,606.77/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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