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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.47, 792.71 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.47, 792.71 and 186.47 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.47 : 792.71 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.47/792.71 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.47x = 792.71 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.47x = 147,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,814.83/528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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