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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 796.31 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 796.31 and 184.22 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 796.31 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/796.31 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 796.31 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 146,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,691.33/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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