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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 794.25 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 794.25 and 182.80 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 794.25 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/794.25 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 794.25 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 145,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,189.89/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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