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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.45, 795.09 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.45, 795.09 and 183.68 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.45 : 795.09 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.45/795.09 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.45x = 795.09 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.45x = 146,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,038.16/530.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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