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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 793.26 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 793.26 and 182.23 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 793.26 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/793.26 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 793.26 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 144,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,555.77/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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