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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.47, 792.73 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.47, 792.73 and 181.84 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.47 : 792.73 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.47/792.73 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.47x = 792.73 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.47x = 144,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,147.59/528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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