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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 792.45 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 792.45 and 181.79 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 792.45 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/792.45 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 792.45 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 144,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,059.49/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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