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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 794.24 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 794.24 and 183.23 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 794.24 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/794.24 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 794.24 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 145,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,528.60/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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