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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.33, 793.12 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.33, 793.12 and 182.48 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.33 : 793.12 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.33/793.12 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.33x = 793.12 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.33x = 144,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,724.12/529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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