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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.71, 795.93 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.71, 795.93 and 184.03 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.71 : 795.93 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.71/795.93 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.71x = 795.93 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.71x = 146,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,475.00/530.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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