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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 794.30 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 794.30 and 182.92 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 794.30 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/794.30 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 794.30 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 145,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,293.36/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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