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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 793.06 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 793.06 and 181.89 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 793.06 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/793.06 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 793.06 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 144,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,245.72/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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