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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.97, 794.76 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.97, 794.76 and 183.23 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.97 : 794.76 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.97/794.76 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.97x = 794.76 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.97x = 145,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,623.87/529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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