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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 794.46 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 794.46 and 183.02 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 794.46 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/794.46 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 794.46 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 145,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,402.07/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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