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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 794.96 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 794.96 and 183.31 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 794.96 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/794.96 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 794.96 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 145,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,724.12/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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