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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 794.66 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 794.66 and 183.29 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 794.66 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/794.66 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 794.66 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 145,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,648.34/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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