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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 794.73 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 794.73 and 183.35 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 794.73 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/794.73 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 794.73 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 145,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,709.77/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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