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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.73, 794.40 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.73, 794.40 and 182.96 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.73 : 794.40 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.73/794.40 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.73x = 794.40 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.73x = 145,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,343.42/529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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