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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 793.72 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 793.72 and 182.72 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 793.72 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/793.72 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 793.72 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 145,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,028.52/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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