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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 793.55 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 793.55 and 182.41 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 793.55 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/793.55 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 793.55 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 144,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,751.46/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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