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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 794.77 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 794.77 and 183.16 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 794.77 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/794.77 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 794.77 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 145,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,570.61/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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