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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 795.07 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 795.07 and 183.39 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 795.07 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/795.07 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 795.07 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 145,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,806.34/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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