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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.33, 795.22 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.33, 795.22 and 183.62 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.33 : 795.22 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.33/795.22 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.33x = 795.22 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.33x = 146,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,019.83/530.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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