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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.47, 792.83 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.47, 792.83 and 181.80 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.47 : 792.83 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.47/792.83 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.47x = 792.83 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.47x = 144,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,138.90/528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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