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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.74, 796.06 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.74, 796.06 and 184.02 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.74 : 796.06 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.74/796.06 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.74x = 796.06 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.74x = 146,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,490.96/530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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