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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 793.11 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 793.11 and 181.97 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 793.11 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/793.11 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 793.11 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 144,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,322.23/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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