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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 794.94 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 794.94 and 183.35 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 794.94 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/794.94 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 794.94 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 145,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,748.27/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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