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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 792.37 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 792.37 and 181.98 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 792.37 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/792.37 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 792.37 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 144,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,191.08/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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