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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.27, 795.45 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.27, 795.45 and 183.56 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.27 : 795.45 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.27/795.45 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.27x = 795.45 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.27x = 146,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,008.82/530.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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