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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.71, 794.43 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.71, 794.43 and 183.03 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.71 : 794.43 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.71/794.43 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.71x = 794.43 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.71x = 145,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,408.76/529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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