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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.04, 793.52 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.04, 793.52 and 187.04 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.04 : 793.52 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.04/793.52 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.04x = 793.52 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.04x = 148,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,419.98/529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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