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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 793.55 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 793.55 and 182.32 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 793.55 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/793.55 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 793.55 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 144,680.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,680.04/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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