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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 794.57 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 794.57 and 183.02 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 794.57 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/794.57 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 794.57 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 145,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,417.31/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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