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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 796.16 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 796.16 and 184.29 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 796.16 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/796.16 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 796.16 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 146,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,724.33/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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