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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.69 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.69 and 181.74 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.69 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.69 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.69 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 144,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,063.48/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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