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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 793.76 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 793.76 and 182.54 is: 273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 793.76 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/793.76 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 793.76 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 144,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,892.95/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.70

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