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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.76, 792.88 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.76, 792.88 and 181.96 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.76 : 792.88 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.76/792.88 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.76x = 792.88 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.76x = 144,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,272.44/528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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