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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.52, 795.60 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.52, 795.60 and 183.77 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.52 : 795.60 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.52/795.60 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.52x = 795.60 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.52x = 146,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,207.41/530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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