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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 795.60 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 795.60 and 183.94 is: 275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 795.60 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/795.60 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 795.60 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 146,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,340.68/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.79

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