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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.26, 795.42 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.26, 795.42 and 183.58 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.26 : 795.42 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.26/795.42 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.26x = 795.42 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.26x = 146,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023.20/530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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