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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 795.99 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 795.99 and 184.04 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 795.99 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/795.99 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 795.99 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 146,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,490.02/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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