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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.63, 792.89 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.63, 792.89 and 181.95 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.63 : 792.89 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.63/792.89 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.63x = 792.89 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.63x = 144,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,263.13/528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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