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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 793.90 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 793.90 and 182.35 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 793.90 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/793.90 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 793.90 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 144,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,768.89/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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