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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.79, 794.49 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.79, 794.49 and 183.04 is: 274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.79 : 794.49 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.79/794.49 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.79x = 794.49 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.79x = 145,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,419.48/529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.49

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