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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 792.56 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 792.56 and 182.10 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 792.56 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/792.56 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 792.56 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 144,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,323.12/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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