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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 795.44 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 795.44 and 183.57 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 795.44 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/795.44 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 795.44 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 146,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,018.00/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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