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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 793.66 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 793.66 and 187.08 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 793.66 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/793.66 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 793.66 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 148,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,477.91/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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