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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.86, 793.38 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.86, 793.38 and 182.23 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.86 : 793.38 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.86/793.38 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.86x = 793.38 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.86x = 144,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,578.09/528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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