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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 793.24 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 793.24 and 182.22 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 793.24 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/793.24 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 793.24 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 144,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,544.19/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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