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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 793.63 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 793.63 and 182.44 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 793.63 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/793.63 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 793.63 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 144,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,789.86/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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