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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 793.46 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 793.46 and 182.15 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 793.46 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/793.46 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 793.46 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 144,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,523.86/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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