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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 793.58 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 793.58 and 182.31 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 793.58 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/793.58 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 793.58 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 144,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,672.69/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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