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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.56, 795.76 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.56, 795.76 and 183.84 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.56 : 795.76 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.56/795.76 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.56x = 795.76 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.56x = 146,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,292.52/530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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