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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.85, 796.13 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.85, 796.13 and 184.01 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.85 : 796.13 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.85/796.13 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.85x = 796.13 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.85x = 146,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,491.67/530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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