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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 792.84 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 792.84 and 181.94 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 792.84 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/792.84 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 792.84 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 144,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,249.31/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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