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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.01, 793.47 and 186.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.01, 793.47 and 186.77 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.01 : 793.47 = 186.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.01/793.47 = 186.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.01x = 793.47 × 186.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.01x = 148,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,196.39/529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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