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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 795.08 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 795.08 and 183.39 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 795.08 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/795.08 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 795.08 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 145,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,809.72/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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