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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 792.92 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 792.92 and 181.91 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 792.92 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/792.92 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 792.92 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 144,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,242.51/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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