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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.29, 795.49 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.29, 795.49 and 183.58 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.29 : 795.49 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.29/795.49 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.29x = 795.49 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.29x = 146,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,036.05/530.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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