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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.33, 793.95 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.33, 793.95 and 182.79 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.33 : 793.95 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.33/793.95 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.33x = 793.95 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.33x = 145,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,126.12/529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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