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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.48, 795.72 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.48, 795.72 and 184.07 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.48 : 795.72 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.48/795.72 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.48x = 795.72 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.48x = 146,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,468.18/530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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