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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.36, 795.59 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.36, 795.59 and 183.64 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.36 : 795.59 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.36/795.59 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.36x = 795.59 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.36x = 146,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,101.23/530.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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