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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 795.89 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 795.89 and 183.96 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 795.89 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/795.89 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 795.89 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 146,411.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,411.92/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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