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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.24, 793.95 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.24, 793.95 and 182.48 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.24 : 793.95 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.24/793.95 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.24x = 793.95 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.24x = 144,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,880.00/529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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