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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.51, 795.58 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.51, 795.58 and 183.83 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.51 : 795.58 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.51/795.58 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.51x = 795.58 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.51x = 146,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,246.57/530.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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