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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.27, 793.71 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.27, 793.71 and 182.54 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.27 : 793.71 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.27/793.71 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.27x = 793.71 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.27x = 144,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,883.82/529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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