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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 795.99 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 795.99 and 184.07 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 795.99 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/795.99 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 795.99 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 146,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,520.56/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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