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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.29, 795.24 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.29, 795.24 and 183.54 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.29 : 795.24 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.29/795.24 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.29x = 795.24 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.29x = 145,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,958.35/530.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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