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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 792.68 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 792.68 and 181.84 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 792.68 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/792.68 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 792.68 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 144,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,140.02/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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