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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.31, 795.50 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.31, 795.50 and 183.66 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.31 : 795.50 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.31/795.50 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.31x = 795.50 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.31x = 146,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,101.53/530.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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