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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 795.64 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 795.64 and 183.83 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 795.64 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/795.64 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 795.64 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 146,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,262.50/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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