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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.81, 793.37 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.81, 793.37 and 182.17 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.81 : 793.37 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.81/793.37 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.81x = 793.37 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.81x = 144,528.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,528.21/528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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