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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 796.08 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 796.08 and 184.06 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 796.08 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/796.08 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 796.08 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 146,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,526.48/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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