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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.96, 794.82 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.96, 794.82 and 183.31 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.96 : 794.82 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.96/794.82 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.96x = 794.82 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.96x = 145,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,698.45/529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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