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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 795.28 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 795.28 and 183.53 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 795.28 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/795.28 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 795.28 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 145,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,957.28/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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