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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 794.04 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 794.04 and 182.79 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 794.04 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/794.04 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 794.04 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 145,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,142.57/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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