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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 794.55 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 794.55 and 183.09 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 794.55 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/794.55 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 794.55 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 145,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,474.16/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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