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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.50, 795.60 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.50, 795.60 and 183.82 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.50 : 795.60 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.50/795.60 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.50x = 795.60 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.50x = 146,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,250.64/530.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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