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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.38, 794.18 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.38, 794.18 and 182.74 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.38 : 794.18 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.38/794.18 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.38x = 794.18 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.38x = 145,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,128.45/529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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