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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 792.57 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 792.57 and 181.71 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 792.57 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/792.57 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 792.57 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 144,017.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,017.89/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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