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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.38, 792.27 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.38, 792.27 and 181.54 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.38 : 792.27 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.38/792.27 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.38x = 792.27 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.38x = 143,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,828.70/528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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